Researchers say it’s not just what you eat that makes those pants tighter — it’s…
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Why obese people have higher rates of asthma
A new study has found that leptin, a hormone that plays a key role in…
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Simulated Mars mission reveals body’s sodium rhythms
Researchers report that — in contrast to the prevailing dogma — sodium levels fluctuate rhythmically…
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Unwed couples still favor traditional household roles
In interviews with unwed couples, a sociologist found that the conventional notion of male breadwinner…
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Prescription drug misuse remains a top public health concern
Prescription drug misuse is second only to marijuana as the nation’s most prevalent illicit drug…
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Postpartum depression prevalent in under-developed countries, could impact baby health and mortality
Two-thirds of mothers with sick babies in Ghana at risk of depression, which could put…
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Graphene oxide soaks up radioactive waste: U.S., Russian researchers collaborate on solution to toxic groundwater woes
Graphene oxide has a remarkable ability to quickly remove radioactive material from contaminated water, researchers…
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Targeting hepatitis C treatment: The importance of interleukin (IL)-28
A metanalysis has confirmed that polymorphisms (SNP) in the gene coding for interleukin-28 (IL28B) influence…
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How do songbirds sing? In 3-D!
Like humans, songbirds learn their vocalizations by imitation. Since their songs are used for finding…
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Cheap and easy technique to snip DNA could revolutionize gene therapy
A simple, precise and inexpensive method for cutting DNA to insert genes into human cells…